Europe

  In March 2000, European Union leaders launched the Lisbon Strategy, an ambitious vision to make the EU the world’s most competitive economy by 2010. The goal was to foster a knowledge-based economy and a seamless internal market. Since then, the commitment has been repeated like a mantra – but the target date has continually been […]

  Russia is increasingly losing its grip on some of the former members of the Soviet Union in the Caucasus, the Caspian basin and Central Asia. This gives rise to new scenarios. China is very interested, which is certainly not in Europe’s interest. However, Turkiye, a true regional power, is also gaining influence in these […]

  As global trade tensions escalate between the United States and major economies worldwide, Europe faces significant challenges safeguarding its economic interests. The recent proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on imports from the European Union underscores the urgency for the bloc to strategize effectively. This report outlines three potential scenarios […]

  Over three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, discussions on a European war economy to counter Russian expansionism have not yet materialized into accepted policy. Washington’s recent shift on Ukraine, NATO and America’s role as a global policeman has made the need for decisive action even more urgent, prompting new, bolder defense measures […]

Italiens Ex-Europaminister Rocco Buttiglione: Mehr oder weniger Brüssel für ein besseres Europa? 19th International Gottfried von Haberler Conference 2025.